12th Step Podcast
12th Step Podcast
The Cost of Growth: Why Sacrifice Fuels Real Change
The Cost of Growth: Why Sacrifice Fuels Real Change
The Cost of Growth: Why Sacrifice Fuels Real Change
Friday 8th August 2025
Explore why sacrifice fuels real change in recovery with Gary, Mike, and Daniel on The 12th Step Podcast.
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Episode Overview
- Sacrifice is often necessary for real change in recovery.
- Letting go of old habits can lead to personal growth.
- Ego must be surrendered for true transformation.
- Building new relationships requires giving up past behaviours.
- Faith and a higher power play a role in overcoming addiction.
What are you willing to sacrifice? The answer needs to be everything.
This episode of The 12th Step Podcast is all about the tough love of change and why sacrifice might just be the key to unlocking real progress. Hosts Gary, Mike, and Daniel, who are not professionals but rather fellow addicts, share their personal experiences and reflections on the challenging yet rewarding journey of recovery. They discuss how giving up old habits and comforts is often necessary to move forward and create a better life.
Through anecdotes and lively conversation, they highlight the importance of letting go of past behaviours that no longer serve you, even when it feels like you're losing a part of yourself. Gary shares a story from his early days in recovery, grappling with the idea of sacrificing a part of his identity that was tied to destructive behaviours. It's a journey into unknown territory, but one that promises growth and healing.
Mike reflects on how sacrificing time with family for addiction only made sense when he realised he needed to give up those habits to rebuild relationships. Daniel brings up the role of ego in addiction and the need to surrender to a higher power for true change. With a sprinkle of humour and camaraderie, the hosts remind you that sacrificing your ego and old habits is a leap of faith worth taking.
So, what are you willing to give up to become the best version of yourself? Tune in for an honest discussion that might just spark your own journey of transformation.